Managing stress: Use these 5 quick videos based in science to center yourself

Stressful experiences are a normal part of life, and the “stress response” is a survival mechanism that primes us to respond to threats. 

But we are currently living through a period of unprecedented stress, and this can impact every part of our lives—including our ability to accomplish basic tasks, maintain our relationships, and even use our bodies.

To help you, we have five quick, action-oriented things you can do to begin to manage the excessive stress we are currently living with and a little bit about the science behind each.

So that you can have these tips when you need them, we’ve made this downloadable cheat sheet you can save on your phone’s camera roll or print out for your home, work, and wallet.

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These five tips may not be the perfect fit for everyone but, don’t worry, we have just scratched the surface. These articles offer other steps you can take to manage your stress.

• Evidence-based tools to tackle stress
• 10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty

Psychologists are experts in helping people develop healthy ways to cope with stress. Find a psychologist in your area by using APA’s Psychologist Locator service.